Document Number Version 0.6 Created By Steve Lin GR0136 RPMA Radio Communication Module Date: Nov.
Modification History Date Change log Author Revision 09/03/2017 First draft Steve Lin 0.1 13/04/2017 Version Modified. Steve Lin 0.2 26/04/2017 Version Modified. Steve Lin 0.3 15/11/2017 Current consumption value revised. Steve Lin 0.4 08/11/2017 Shield Cover Marking revised. Steve Lin 0.5 30/11/2020 Adding FCC/IC/CE Regulatory Information. Steve Lin 0.
1 General Description The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines allowing an integrator to design a Host product that utilizes the GR0136 RPMA module and ensures that the system meets all of its technical objectives and requirements. The GR0136 RPMA module is a small form factor wireless network SiP module that easily integrates with various devices and sensors using an industry standard Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI).
1-1 Block Diagram A simplified block diagram of the GR0136 RPMA module is depicted in the figure below. 1-2 Product Version The features of GR0136 is detailed in the following table Part Frequency Number Range GR0136 2.4 GHz Channel Bandwidth (M Hz) 1 Effective Est.
1-3 Specification Model Name GR0136 Product Description RPMA Wireless Communication Module Host Interface SPI Operation Conditions Temperature Storage：-40℃ ~ +85℃ Operating：-40℃ ~ +85℃ Humidity Operating：10 ~ 95% (Non-Condensing) Storage：5 ~ 95% (Non-Condensing) Dimension 20.5 mm x 18 mm x 2.35 mm Package LGA type 2 Electrical Characteristics 2-1. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Min. Max.
2-2. Recommended Operating Range Operating Conditions Parameter Min. Max. Unit Input voltage, VBATT 2.2 5.5 V 3.3V Input 3.2 3.4 V Ambient Temperature, Ta -40 85 ⁰C DC Characteristics Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit Voltage – Vbatt 2.2 3.3 5.5 Volt Off Current 0.05 0.1 2.0 µA Deep Sleep Current 19 30 µA Idle Current 20 26 mA Receive Current 105 120 mA RPMA Node: Transmit Current (@21.
Digital Description Max. Unit 0 0.4 V VOH – Voltage Output High (4mA source) 2.4 3.3 V SPI Clock – Note 11 0.1 8.6 MHz Max. Unit VOL – Voltage Output, Low (4mA sink) Min. Typ. Environmental Description Min. Typ. Operating Temperature -40 +85 °C Storage Temp -40 +85 °C 5 95 % Humidity – non-condensing Ramp Temperature (maximum rate at which 30 operating temperature should change) MTBF (RPMA Node) TBD °C/Hr.
Receiver Description Receiver Sensitivity Noise Figure Min. Typ. Max. Unit -130* -133* -135* dBm 3.5 5 6.5 dB Maximum RF input level for specification -20* compliance dBm Note: The above values with * mark in Receiver table are preliminary values. General RF Characteristics Description Min. Frequency Range 2402 Channel Spacing N/A Typ. 1.99 Max.
Transmitter Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit Maximum RF Conducted Power FCC/IC markets: Signal Modulation 21.5 dBm DSSSDBPSK Signal Bandwidth 1.0 BT Factor 0.3 Peak to Average Ratio 2.3 dB -6dB BW 0.96 MHz -20dB BW 1.75 MHz MHz Spectral bandwidth at maximum RF power: ACPR -30 dBc Harmonics -43 dBm Transmit Power Level Accuracy ±1.
3 Pin Definition 3-1. Pin Assignment Pin Definition Signal Type Description 1 GND Power Ground return 2 SRQ Output Slave Request 3 SRDY Output Slave Ready 4 SPI_MISO Output SPI Master Input Slave Output 5 SPI_CS0 Input SPI Chip Select 6 SPI_MOSI Input SPI Master Output Slave Input 7 SPI_SCLK Input SPI Clock 8 3V3 Power The 3.3V can be continuously supplied or only when the WAKE pin is asserted “high”.
16 MRQ Input 17 RF_SHDN RF Shutdown Master Request This pin indicates the status of the RF Transceiver for GR0136 module: Low = Shutdown High = Active 18 ON_OFF Input This is used to turn ON/OFF the Internal Power supplies of the GR0136 module. Low: Node consumes <1uA High: Node is active and will run through a wide range of power states. 19 WAKE Input 20 VBATT Power Input power to GR0136 module.
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4 Mechanical Dimension Unit: mm
4-1 Recommended Footprint Unit: mm TOP View
5 Recommended Reflow Profile 6 SiP Module Preparation 6-1. Handling Handling the module must wear the anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage. After each module is aligned and tested, it should be transport and storage with anti -static tray and packing. This protective package must be remained in suitable environment until the module is assembled and soldered onto the main board.
6-2. SMT Preparation 1. Calculated shelf life in sealed bag: 6 months at<40℃ and <90% relative humidity (RH). 2. Peak package body temperature: 250℃. 3. After bag was opened, devices that will be subjected to reflow solder or other high temperature process must. A. Mounted within: 168 hours of factory conditions<30℃/60%RH. B. Stored at≦10%RH with N2 flow box. 4. A. Package bag does not keep in vacuumed while first time open. B. Humidity Indicator Card is >10% when read at 23±5℃. C.
Gemtek Logo 2D Bar Code: S/N + NID Piconode Model Name Part Number Node ID Node Series Number Pin 1 identifier Figure 1 Standard Product Marking Diagram- TOP VIEW Scan result as below: First line SN: 8 digit (HEX) Second Line NID: 8 digit (HEX) Production date code: YYWW
Regulatory Information 8 Regulatory Region Scope Certificate ID US FCC 2AAS9-PICONODE Canada Industry Canada(IC) 26296-PICONODE Europe RED(Radio Equipment Directive) No certificate ID since internal production control of Conformity assessment procedure is selected. GR0136 certification approvals Integration instructions for host product manufacturers Applicable FCC rules to module FCC Part 15.
Trace antenna designs See the documents: “GR0136_Antenna_2020_1130” & “Test Procedure of embedded Antenna for GR0136 GIOT module” RF exposure considerations 20 cm separation distance and co-located issue shall be met as mentioned in “Summarize the specific operational use conditions”. Product manufacturer shall provide below text in end-product manual “This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Industry Canada statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme Canada limites d'exposition aux radiations dans un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à distance minimum de 20cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
End Product Labeling The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains IC:26296PICONODE”. Plaque signalétique du produit final Le produit final doit être étiqueté dans un endroit visible avec l'inscription suivante: "Contient des IC: 26296-PICONODE".
